SKIN STUDY GUIDE
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LEARNING TARGETS
The epidermis is composed of layers with various functions.
Sweat and oil glands are exocrine glands located in the skin.
Students will demonstrate competency in meeting each learning target by being
able to:
• Name the tissue types composing the epidermis and dermis. List the major
layers of each and describe the functions of each layer.
• Describe the factors that contribute to skin color.
• Compare the structure and locations of sweat and oil glands. Also compare the
composition and functions of their secretions.
• Compare and contrast eccrine and apocrine glands.
• Describe the functions of the different appendages of the skin.
• Explain why serious burns are life threatening. Describe how to determine the
extent of a burn and differentiate between first, second, and third degree burns.
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arrector pili:
VOCABULARY
blister:
bursa:
cutaneous membrane:
cyanosis:
keratin:
Name and describe the layers of the epidermis. Explain the structure of the dermis.
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What factors contribute to the color of skin?
What is the name of the pigment produced? ___________________________________
What is the name of the cells that produce it? __________________________________
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MATCHING
_____ 1. Integumentary System
A. Outermost layer of skin
_____ 2. Epidermis
B. Deeper of the two layers of skin
_____ 3. Dermis
_____ 4. Subcutaneous
C. Allows for rapid absorption of injected
material
D. The skin is the primary organ
_____ 5. Cutaneous membrane
E. Composed of dermis and epidermis
_____ 6. Keratin
F. Protective protein
_____ 7. Melanin
_____ 8. Stratum corneum
G. Blue-gray color of skin resulting from a
decrease in oxygen
H. Parallel rows of tiny bumps
_____ 9. Dermal papillae
I. Brown pigment
____ 10. Cyanosis
J. Outer layer of epidermis
Explain the differences between the eccrine sweat glands and the apocrine sweat
glands.
How are sebaceous glands different than suboriferous glands?
Differentiate between the hair papilla, the hair root, and the hair shaft.
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Name the four receptors of the skin. To
what type of stimuli does each respond?
Name and describe the three epithelial membranes. Describe where they are in the
body. (Make sure you include the parietal and visceral layers)
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Explain the functions of the skin.
FUNCTION
STRUCTURE/FEATURE
Explain the difference between different degrees of burns. Which is considered a
“full-thickness” burn?
How do blisters form?
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Mr. Ziven was admitted to the
hospital with 2nd and 3rd
degree burns to both of the
arms, the anterior trunk, the
right anterior left, and the
genital region. The doctors
estimated that __________% of
his body had been burned.